Postgraduate Administrator

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR

Temporary Cambridge £17.80 per hour 37.5 hours per week

Are you an organised, confident administrator who enjoys keeping busy programmes running like clockwork? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded Higher Education provider in Cambridge for a Postgraduate Programme Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis, with a strong opportunity to move into a permanent position.

This role sits at the heart of a postgraduate programme, keeping communications, systems and budgets on track so that students and staff have a smooth experience from start to finish. You'll be joining ahead of a new course launch in October, working closely with the outgoing postholder during a structured handover to make sure nothing is missed.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Coordinating the day-to-day running of the programme, keeping things on time, on budget and to a high standard


• Managing programme communications, including newsletters and updates to stakeholders


• Organising events from start to finish, including budgets, staffing and travel arrangements


• Taking ownership of programme finances, from monitoring spend to processing invoices and purchase orders


• Keeping databases, records and the website accurate and up to date


• Pulling together reports and data to support strategic decisions


• Acting as secretary to the programme's steering group, including agendas, minutes and follow-ups


• Supporting publicity and marketing activity for the programme

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in an administrative or project management role


• Confident, everyday use of Microsoft Office


• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to juggle several priorities at once


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• A good understanding of programme or course coordination


• Educated to degree level, or an equivalent qualification or level of practical experience


• Experience within Higher Education is an advantage but not essential

THE DETAILS

• Temporary contract for 3 months, with potential for permanent role to follow


• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, with an earlier finish on Fridays


• Office based, with a hybrid pattern once settled in


• Start date end of August, allowing for a handover with the current postholder

WHY APPLY

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a varied, hands-on role with genuine variety day to day, supported by a thorough handover and a clear route to a permanent position. If you're looking for a role where your organisational skills will really make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.